I liked the look of the demo but I would not spend that much on something only to get a project to work on to "improve" it or make it usuable for long term use.

I agree with the previous poster, for that much money, it better be just take it out of the box and play, the last thing I need when I spend that much money is another project.

If I splurge on a prop (instead of building it myself) I don't want to have to reinforce it, or add parts to make it not suck.

Just my two cents.

Steven

Haywire,

I agree. You should get everything you bought.

Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander

No word though if this was actually improved though since 2005?

Anyone bought one recently and found the same flimsy workmanship?

I bought one a couple months back in February but can't compare it to the previous models as I never saw them.

The stand is quite flimsy and the mechanism broke (nothing big, I modded mine to be replaced easier.

But it really is a nice effect.

It is no longer $320.00. Now it is $270.00, $50.00 less. I like the effect, but not how it wobbles after the production. If it was only sturdy.

I'm so annoyed!!! The doves can break free from the table!!! before I hit it with the egg and it is not like I have used it a hundred times... and even if I had used it 10000 times it should still be able to work.
I'm supposed to use it on Friday but I'm too scared it won't work and that plays an important part in my act, I can't replace it with something else because I'm telling a story

I don't have the prop but was about to purchase it today.

magicodine - Are you sure it is not an issue with the size of the dove? Maybe too small or too big?

Mike

If it was sturdy, I would probably get one, but just from the looks of it, I'll save for that head chopper I need more. =P